possible that I may get some private news, which, you must see, is quite
indispensable to support the public documents.--YOURS.--July 26, 1856.
734.--_Thursday, July 31, 1856._
IMMER der Deinige, aber der zweifel erscheint in der Ferne.
735.--_Thursday, July 31, 1856._
FEUILLE de HETRE to ----.--Your friend B. will soon call upon you, as of
old. He will not allude to the subject, and pray be careful that you do
not. Tell me if you understand. Why may I not write?
736.--_Thursday, July 31, 1856._
MANCHESTER, E.--I am still without any private news to support the
public documents. You know that I cannot act upon these. The Britishers
withhold all confidence from the straightforward, singlestick settler.
However, I shall not cross the water yet, being determined to spare no
reasonable efforts to settle successfully the question which has so long
and anxiously occupied my attention.--Yours, July 30, 1856.
737.--_Friday, August 1, 1856._
A VOW.--1855, December 5th.--J. N09014.
738.--_Friday, August 1, 1856._
DER ZWEIFEL VERSCHWINDET.
739.--_Friday, August 1, 1856._
Z. Y. X., E.--The news you sent me from the opposite shore is most
gratifying and important. You must allow for my imperfect instructions
in the foreign tongue; but I believe I understand your intentions now,
and, of course, I shall follow them exactly. I wish I knew our mutual
friend’s hotel, for I feel that I ought to anticipate his visit. What
can your last inquiry mean?--Yours ever. T.
740.--_Saturday, August 2, 1856._
A VOW.--Dec. 5, 1855.--J. N09014.
741.--_Saturday, August 2, 1856._
EMILIE, on the 22nd, sent No. 3, to Rmgviozx; on the 28th, No. 4 to the
city, directed to our friend there. Have they your address? Give me full
directions. Why not poste-restante as before?--July 30.
742.--_Saturday, August 9, 1856._
FEUILLE de HETRE to ----.--I read your advertisement on the 3rd of July,
headed as above; since that I have seen nothing from you, nor have I
advertised until the 31st, headed also as above, to which you have not
replied. I intend writing to you to the old address, unless you tell me
to the contrary. There must be an explanation, or you may mistake
ignorance for friendliness. At present you little dream who has been
your Highland friend. Reply to this, or say if you understand that of
the 31st.--Ever your own.
743.--_Monday, August 11, 1856._
MY colours, though torn, are still at the masthead. They would be very
flimsy if they could not stand a stiff breeze.--TOM.
744.--_Tuesday, August 12, 1856._
CHANGE and BENEFIT.--EXCELSIOR.
745.--_Tuesday, August 19, 20, 25, 28, 1856._
STILL nothing of later date than the 21st of March. The three awaiting
you as before (this announced in June last; so long neglected) must be
withdrawn at the end of this month. Reflect on the 28th of August. I
must know your present wishes, as a crisis is at hand; and, if other
means now in operation fail to effect it, your brother will seek
you.--SIBELLA.
746.--_Wednesday, August 20, 1856._
VANCLUSE.--The unintelligible (July 1) was reasonable; now solved
License. Selten und unsterblich ist du wahre Liebe.--Yours.
747.--_Wednesday, August 20, 1856._
AT sea, becalmed; in a chilly fog; confused sounds of distant guns,
betokening a sudden engagement with an enemy. My tattered colours still
flying at the masthead. Send me a pilot, that I may clear the shoals and
grapple with the foe.--Yours, TOM.
748.--_Wednesday, August 27, 1856._
MY DEAR BROTHER.--Your sisters, C. and M., have no words to express
their gratitude. They only ask one line more, to show that it is not a
delusion. Thank Tom for his invaluable log of the “Cor Caroli.” If I
slip my lodgings, it will be to avoid the pressing kindness of my
relations, who wish me to go to Hanwell. To you I shall be at 42. This
difficulty explains my long delay.
749.--_Thursday, August 28, 1856._
SAFE through life’s dangers till near their end: then, a fall, a
betrayal too cruel, a life wound. One who could not spare is implored to
pity and forgive.--August 25, 1856.
750.--_Wednesday, September 3, 1856._
T. R. C.--I am now more than ever convinced there must be some mistake
or strange coincidence, and in vain I try to solve this distressing
mystery by advertising. This is my last attempt, and if still
unsuccessful, shall avail myself of the only means I possess of
communicating with you. I can endure this state of misery and suspense
no longer. My promise must be forgotten. Circumstances alter cases. That
of the 28th has given me a severe shock, and I grieve that you should
not have spared me this by writing as I asked, and enabling me to do so.
By the time you see this, a second letter will be waiting at the
post-office, Brighton, addressed to you--name in full, &c., just as
usual. Lose no time in getting your letters and replying.--Ever your
own.--August 30, 1856.
751.--_Friday, September 5, 1856._
T. R. C.--The signature to mine, dated August 28, was a mistake, and
must have puzzled you greatly. I am, contrary to my intention,
advertising again, as a new light has broken in upon me. Tell me where
to write, for I must now communicate with you. I think you have acted
very strangely throughout, and unintelligibly. Failing a new address, I
shall use the only one I am sure about. The time has arrived.
Displeased.--Ever your own, E * *.--September 2, 1856. A third letter
awaits you.
752.--_Wednesday, September 10, 1856._
JUNE the 8th.--Glorious associations. Mark Tapley in Eden never more
jovial. Despatches may be sent to the Strand, en route for Claudet.
All’s well.
753.--_Saturday, September 13, 1856._
THIRTEENTH.--Mhggs--Nuk--iclyy--suo
suox--Gu--fhxd--guq--zbfl--jhguz--clyug--bmijzbug--qbes.
754.--_Thursday, September 18, 1856._
MANCHESTER.--Since my last, a few weeks since, the general central
question has been well nigh settled. Ruatan is, I reckon, to be ceded by
the Britishers. But none of the public documents on the left-central
question can be depended on; and as there’s no applying just now to the
Britishers’ Cabinet (the Court and all vacating), I fear nothing can be
fixed right away. Facts on both sides of the water have, it seems,
unluckily complicated and delayed quite beyond my comprehension the
settlement of this question, and frustrated my own exertions. I guess
you know how all this disturbs the simple notions of the quiet Prairie
settler. Nevertheless, before I order my clipper, and sail away into
distant waters, I mean to indulge my pertinacity of negotiation by
waiting some space for the fixing by the Cabinet here, however this may
eventuate. Guard the settlement, for I hear Kansas has risen. September
17, 1856.
755.--_Friday, September 26, 1856._
TO A. GARDIENNE.--Depuis Lundi déjà les nouvelles de Madrid sont très
bonnes--soyez tranquille. O’Donnell n’est plus qu’un cadavre; son nom
seul appartient à l’histoire.
756.--_Monday, September 29, 1856._
A. GARDIENNE.--J’oublié hier de vous dire que le Général est avec son
aide-de-camp. Vos dépêches de Samedi passé ont été reçus, et nous vous
remercions de cœur. Etes-vous tranquille? Que pourrions nous faire pour
vous? Notre esprit se préoccupe de cette seule pensée.
757.--_Thursday, October 2, 1856._
EMILIE can INQUIRE, September 30.
758.--_Thursday, October 2, 1856._
J. S.--Un piége; en vain. Croyez, confiez vous.--Belette.
759.--_Wednesday, October 8, 1856._
FROM EMMELIE.--N L M W Z B. I can inquire. All is well.--October 3.
760.--_Thursday, October 9, 1856._
TO EMMELIE.--No 3 has arrived. Many thanks. Saturday it will reach its
destination. Your little sister is quite well. Your news reaches always
in safety. You need be in no anxiety about C. A.--October 8, 1856.
761.--_Thursday, October 9, 1856._
CALEB WILLIAMS.--1. Every other consideration will be held subsidiary to
the fact of the documents clearing up what has been placed under doubt.
2. The plagiarisms of the lost manuscripts are of little consequence,
except as they may be made to countenance a personation, or aid the
wire-pulling of the S. M. confederacy. Mr. Thomas Piers Healey may be
seen each day this week, from 9 o’clock to noon, at 27, Tottenham-place,
Tottenham-court-road.
762.--_Thursday, October 16, 1856._
CALEB WILLIAMS.--When authority is Faganized here and Sadlierized there,
till Government is becoming but a section of the “Jolly Beggars’ Clubs”
British and foreign, what can happen but that the Crimea of society must
follow that of War, and the Triumrogueate end in the reign of
Bogus-tus?--T. P. H.
763.--_Friday, October 17, 1856._
MR. ARCHIBALD TRAIL (2 C.)--Mr. Corfield.
764.--_Saturday, October 18, 1856._
T.--Le nouveau conseil de Ministres est déjà formé sous Narvaez. Les
nouvelles d’aujourd’hui sont plus favorables. L’incertitude seulement,
l’ombrage point de tout, cause le delai sur la marche des forces il y a
longtemps rassemblées.--B.
765.--_Saturday, October 18, 1856._
EMMILIE.--C. A. has RECEIVED No. 4, which will reach its destination on
Sunday next. Your little sister is enjoying excellent health.
766.--_Thursday, October 23, 1856._
A. GARDIENNE.--C. A. is still in town; you need have no anxiety about
him. He has received your message of Sunday last. The usual address is
always the best. Madame la Maréchale se porte bien. Inquire after the
28th.
767.--_Friday, October 24, 1856._
T.--Urbistondo est le nouveau Ministre de la Guerre. Je suis détenu tout
à contre-cœur dans un de mes chateaux en Espagne depuis la révolution
du Juillet passé avec toutes ses vicissitudes desastreuses. Vous savez
bien que je suis dévoué à votre cause. Conservez sur tout, je vous
implore, votre précieuse santé. Pourquoi mèconnait on en moi la retenue
pour l’orgueil, la fierté? Mais le monde juge toujours le pire des gens
comme moi-même, parvenus, inconnus.--B.
768.--_Saturday, October 25, 1856._
LA TETE AFRICAINE est partie en bonne santé; elle est sur mer et vogue
vers “son Soleil,” qu’elle atteindra sous peu de jours.
769.--_Tuesday, October 28, 1856._
T. Je marche que lentement, avec les nuages flottants sur les montagnes.
Denué des armoiries modernes, je me trouve seulement avec deux pièces
d’artillerie anciennes, un peu grotesques, avec les mots gravés sur leur
fronts, la sincérité est la fidélité.--B.
770.--_Friday, October 31, 1856._
S. M. U.--You little rogue, did you keep me waiting so long on Friday
night and then not come, to punish me for the previous evening? I waited
an hour, and then returned to the Viper’s, but of course did not go in.
Why, too, did you not come on Saturday? You know full well how I wanted
to see you. Do write to S. M. J., and never doubt the continuance of
affection and sweet remembrance of past happy days that still afford him
happy reflection.
771.--_Saturday, November 1, 1856._
T.--L’Ambassadeur pour la Russie n’est pas nommé. Les nouvelles de la
capital sont désolantes. Je suis dévoué à la même cause comme
auparavant. Barcelona est encore une fois tranquille.--B.
772.--_Monday, November 3, 1856._
NO. 11.--Many thanks for the box: the effect is wonderful. What a
splendid day for your trip. All but my heart was gay. L. has returned;
sends love to A. Why does not she write?
773.--_Monday, November 3, 1856._
T.--Zarco delle Valle est mentionné pour l’Ambassade. On dit aussi du
Baron del U., homme ferme, mais très lourd et retiré, et mal assorti
pour la diplomatique. On me demande une dépêche générale, mais à présent
je n’ai point de détails. Tandis que je pleurs le passé pour mon pays,
je regarde devant moi avec l’espérance.--B.
774.--_Monday, November 3, 1856._
M. W. H.--Put an end to all this misery and suffering. It was useless to
send W. G. to Brixton. Think of D. H., and drop the man, who, muffled up
and disguised, put her into the railway for London, on the evening of
Monday last, and returned to O. C. You cannot deceive or escape
me.--London, November 1.
775.--_Tuesday, November 4, 1856._
M. W. H.--On the 1st of October a young widow and a little boy left
Windsor, and were put down safely at No. 5, M. S. You see I know all. I
knew it next day. You cannot deceive me. Abandon this course, and send
M. to me, at E. H. H. London, then we will go to Scotland, for my
health.--Brixton, Nov. 3.
776.--_Tuesday, November 4, 1856._
E. is well and unchanged, and has not forgotten A., and never, never
will forget his nearest relative. Thanks for wit. The plan of A. was
admirable, and will be carried out. The letter was too long on the
voyage from England; its wishes were quickly complied with, but their
aim was frustrated by a fatality. E. would do that which he said he
would do for A. Never doubt of E.; he will see A., and soon, before he
joins his ship. Write.
777.--_Tuesday, November 4, 1856._
I.--Le chemin de fer d’Almanza s’avance qu’avec lenteur. Quelque
nouvelle lumière se lève aujourd’hui sur le cours de la politique
passée. Je suive votre cause. Je comprends toujours que trop lentement,
et je ne connais pas les détails de cette affaire de Saragoza.--B.
778.--_Wednesday, November 5, 1856._
I.--Mes nouvelles de Madrid sont désolantes. Les journaux sont saisis.
Le monde me semble plein de soupçon et malentendu, qu’empêchent
malheureusement et inutilement le cours des affaires.--B.
779.--_Wednesday, November 5, 1856._
S. B. H R. B G. adheres to the arrangement made on the 4th M. Sj Fenlo
Pott Sac ma F duxfe Zl. Hez maoyz lxtofshto bxxe. Sadeuxuzti pmzzmab tx
zoo ixc.
780.--_Thursday, November 6, 1856._
I.--Ou augmente l’armée. M. le Général, mon frère, se trouve dans notre
voisinage. Voulez-vous lui recevoir et conférer avec lui? Un nouveau
rayon de lumière éclate sur moi. Je ne perds pas l’espérance. Je ne
badine jamais sur les affaires de la politique.--B.
781.--_Friday, November 7, 1856._
J. N.--Fumt puff rt fvgtfs okdq, kgo odtkds pulwvjl is qugo pkdiwtkdlto
pvvfts Rfjt; rjl nwt wkn lkjbwl it lv nks um Bvo nv yviikgon wun puff rt
ovgt--ywkfitdn adtkywtn vg njgoks.--Nov. 6.--Y.
782.--_Monday, November 10, 1856._
I.--Sans aide-de-camp je perds souvent la route, plongeant dans les
ravins, pleins de la brûme; mais le lumière brille sur moi. Personne n’a
le clef de mes dépêches. Le même amour de la patrie que m’inspire
encore, regardant devant moi avec l’espérance, a toujours les animé.--B.
783.--_Saturday, November 15, 1856._
M.--It was understood that no more letters were expected from the south,
and was stated in the last that no facts had transpired here. Our views
remain. Letters for G. are to be forwarded if possible to-morrow.
784.--_Tuesday, November 18, 1856._
NOTHING FORGOTTEN.--Every remembrance respectfully and affectionately
treasured. If you have courage to hear the truth, trust to me, and meet
me. I know you will see this.--S., post-office, Jermyn-street,
Piccadilly.
785.--_Thursday, November 27, 1856._
NO. 2.--Deeply touched; happier but not quite happy, because my
conscience still convinceth me of sin. The star’s shining tho’, is upon
me, and, happen what may, its light will ever be my guide.
786.--_Tuesday, December 2, 1856._
TO AMY.--Vos dépêches, 29 Octobre et 7 Novembre, sont reçues; je suis
désolé de votre anxiété pour moi; vous auriez du recevoir les nouvelles
dont on vous a parlé le 28 Octobre; recherchez cette fois ci.
Ecrivez-moi à l’adresse comme: il ne me manque que vos nouvelles, sans
lesquelles je suis désolée et triste.--24 Novembre.
787.--_Wednesday, December 3, 1856._
FIRST--SPERANZA.
788.--_Saturday, December 6, 1856._
PECULATION.--P.
789.--_Saturday, December 6, 1856._
EACH villa on the Bosphorus looks a skreen new painted, or pretty
opera-scene.--Don Juan. R. B.
790.--_Tuesday, December 9, 1856._
TWENTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY.
791.--_Tuesday, December 9, 1856._
TO C. and--E.--Your suppositions as to the principal thing, and also
about the last charge, are wrong. In whatever way I learned, it was not
in the way you suppose. A little more honesty, a little more
faithfulness on the part of some, two years ago, would have been well
received, and attended with consequences the most beneficial. Do not
fear a repetition of the same course. As to fraud and ingratitude, form
just what opinion pleases you, and stick to it till upset for another.
No letters from any quarter; not even answers which I ought to have got.
Who told A? or am I wrong there too. Break the ice, and let me know this
one thing at least.--F.
792.--_Friday, December 12, 1856._
C.--Very well. Please yourself, and I shall please myself. If you do not
choose to speak just be silent.--F.
793.--_Wednesday, December 17, 1856._
THE Duke’s Head being objected to, Little Dorrit is in great
distress.--Kate.
794.--_Monday, December 22, 1856._
TO Amy.--Vos nouvelles ont été expédiées seulement hier, mais ne
craignez rien si vous n’aviez pas un réponse aussi vite que vous
l’attendez, car d’apres une lettre reçue ce matin à B. S. votre petite
sœur change son domicile avec “la tête Africaine.” Elle se porte très
bien. Allez à la poste.
795.--_Tuesday, December 23, 24, 25, 1856._
MEIN LIEBER OHEIM! J’ai reçu vos lettres du 30 Octobre, 7 et 23
Novembre. Trouverez-vous le Times dans vos séjours? Depuis quand vous
manquent mes nouvelles? Je vous ai écrit le 29 Novembre et quelque temps
après. Continuez vos lettres, elles sont sauf à B. S.
796.--_Wednesday, December 24, 1856._
NO. 20, 670.
797.--_Monday, December 29, 1856._
A SYMPATHIZING FRIEND (of Leeds?) is sincerely THANKED by Mrs. J. 61.
889. Oct. 13, 1856.--Dec. 26, 1856.
798.--_Monday, December 29, 1856._
THE Admiral CLARENCE.--Call for Presto, at Post-office, Charing-cross.
Same name as before. Sir K--e. Dec. 26, 1856.
799.--_Wednesday, January 7, 1857._
TO AMY.--J’ai reçu vos nouvelles. Je les expédie par le courrier
d’aujourd’hui. Ce que j’ai fait n’était nue le devoir d’un ami dévoué,
et si j’ai réussi de vous tranquilliser je suis assez récompensé.--Le 6
Janvier, 1857.
800.--_Wednesday, January 14, 1857._
SPES, Bristol, is requested not to forget the good cause, in which
perseverance is sure to win the day.
801.--_Wednesday, January 14, 19, 1857._
Z.--Be ever the same, and remember all (your own words.) Do you act up
to your own advice? I need no such remembrance. Be sure you are ever
thought of, and just now, if possible, more than ever.--Yours, Z.
802.--_Saturday, January 24, 1857._
SEPOLTO VIVO.--Se tu m’abandonne son io riso luto di tutto lasciare.
Veramente si guira che si m’ama solamente com’ uno Fratello--lo
credo--non basta a me. Se tu nonne Vieni nell’ estate io partiro. Son
’io nell’ estremità della miseria, poco mancò ch’io non morissi. Solo
vivo per te.--S lo S.
803.--_Thursday, January 29, 1857._
EVA.--J. W. M. Y.
804.--_Thursday, January 29, 1857._
NEVER read it before. Had no previous knowledge of its contents. Never
would have taken it out had I known. Seen the marks in the others. Never
read the works. What mean this and some others just as blind? And in
other cases still, have there been no tempters, no traitors? Could I
have been so cruelly heartless, so utterly destitute of every sense of
honour or shame? Amid all the ills of the past, is there nothing to save
from such charges as these?
805.--_Saturday, January 31, 1857._
V. L.⁰₀⁰, Coventry.--Peeping Tom on the silk floors was sent to
Coventry, and now Peeping Tom intends to go there. Decimals.--Cygne.
806.--_Monday, February 2, 1857._
QUELL LUXE! and how much of your precious time must have been employed
for me. Before this I hope you have received my thanks. If you have
written since the 4th, the first week in February I shall receive it.
807.--_Tuesday, February 3, 1857._
L. P----t., 23 encore.--Je suis désolé.--d’apprendre votre maladie.
Venez au plutôt; cela vous remettra la santè! Je me porte bien.
808.--_Saturday, February 7, 1857._
LITTLE STAR.--I have your news of the 13th inst.; mine you will find in
Y. T. F. C. V. O. O. V. H.--January 30.
809.--_Thursday, February 12, 1857._
UNALTERABLE.--Every kind wish. Changed I never can be. Matters progress.
I hope ere long to be at rest, when my health may be restored. I long to
see you.
810.--_Monday, February 16, 1857._
LITTLE STAR.--I received Nos. 1, 2, YES, the same direction. My news you
can get when convenient.--8th February.
811.--_Tuesday, February 17, 1857._
TU ME CASSES le Cœur.--Good gracious! has it come to this? Tell me, tell
me, who you are.--G. C.
812.--_Friday, February 20, 1857._
UNALTERABLE.--I will endeavour to look on the “bright side.” Solitude
holds the very next rank to your society.
813.--_Saturday, February 21, 1857._
OF course, I understand the motives, but cannot consent to the removal
at present. Distance too great. Locality bad. The money is ready. A
thousand thanks.--February 20, 1857.
814.--_Monday, February 23, 24, 1857._
MA CHERE AMIE.--It is burnt; but I have it by heart. May I send you an
enclosure? Tell me in your next.--H.
815.--_Tuesday, February 24, 26, 1857._
NINTH OCTOBER, 1856. Harry true and determined to the last hour of his
existence. 13th May, 1857. Do not despond.
816.--_Tuesday, February 24, 1857._
THE BLACK VELVET DRESS, which was sent back by rail and coach in a very
compressed parcel slightly covered with brown paper, and unaccompanied
by any letter, has arrived as safely as under the circumstances was
possible.
817.--_Wednesday, February 25, 1857._
HEALTH and HAPPINESS. I approve.--ADA.
818.--_Monday, March 2, 1857._
LITTLE STAR.--Since Nos. 1, 2, nothing received. Have you any news of
the 11th and 20th? Have you seen the Z. of the 16? Why such long
silence?
819.--_Tuesday, March 3, 1857._
TO AMICUS.--Pray WRITE again, with particulars. Confidence shall be
inviolate. There are two there. Has the name of the one intended four or
five letters? At any rate answer this.
820.--_Tuesday, March 3, 1857._
HARRY’S ADVOCATE R***, actively hostile. This is unexpected, and time
will prove that it was undeserved. H. may yield on the R. C. question,
but no power on earth will cause any alteration on his part as regards
the declaration of October 9, 1856.
821.--_Thursday, March 5, 1857._
J.--The 19th, 26th, and Saturday, 11 o’clock, all right. Soon again as
possible. Far from well. Letters, long ones, at the old place.--H.
822.--_Friday, March 6, 1857._
ALL friendly and favourably settled this day, March 5,
1857.--North-street.
823.--_Monday, March 9, 1857._
A. C. P.--Any request from you is sacred, and it shall ever be complied
with. Trust my discretion, as you trust my sense of honour. Pray take
care of yourself; banish all painful thoughts, and seek for calmness and
composure in your judgment alone, and not in any artificial and
temporary appliance. May God grant you the peace of mind and happiness
you deserve, and may He allow us to meet again in better days.
824.--_Saturday, March 21, 1857._
UNALTERABLE.--Say that a visit would be agreeable to you, and the sea
should not long divide us. Such a change would be the means of restoring
me to my usual health; but if not, the solitude of this place is more
suitable to my present state of mind.--M. C. T.
825.--_Saturday, March 28, 1857._
TO HIDE and SEEK.--My despatches! No, there are some things money cannot
do, and all the ill-gotten wealth of London will not purchase my
“Egyptienne.”--E. J. W.
826.--_Monday, March 30, 1857._
TO a CHRISTIAN.--You don’t know their antecedents. It is not easy. My
daughter has two toes joined together. I have not seen her for seven
years.--E. J. W.
827.--_Saturday, April 4, 1857._
TO UNALTERABLE. M. C. T.--A visit would be pleasing to her, when
convenient to yourself.--H.
828.--_Wednesday, April 8, 1857._
PERTHSHIRE ELECTION.--Proof instead of assertion. The writer is welcome
to call at the residence of the party written to. Correspondence or a
meeting elsewhere declined. Call to-morrow.
829.--_Thursday, April 9, 1857._
PERTHSHIRE ELECTION.--Volunteers do not make conditions, but they are
accepted. A reward will be given. It was not supposed the information
was tendered from benevolence to either party.
830.--_Monday, April 13, 1857._
NOT SUCCESSFUL.--THE STEPS.
831.--_Wednesday, April 15, 1857._